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Can Sophie change the world?  Cover Image Book Book

Can Sophie change the world? / written by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace ; illustrated by Aura Lewis.

Wallace, Nancy Elizabeth, (author.). Lewis, Aura, (illustrator.).

Summary:

Sophie's grandfather tells her that all he wants for his birthday is for her to perform a mitzvah, a good work, and change the world; Sophie is perplexed because while she enjoys helping people, she does not see how her kindness changes the world--until her grandfather explains it to her.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781452181561
  • ISBN: 145218156X
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) ; 29 cm
  • Publisher: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2022]

Content descriptions

Target Audience Note:
Ages 5-8. Chronicle Books.
Grades K-1. Chronicle Books.
AD500L Lexile
Decoding demand: 77 (high) Semantic demand: 71 (high) Syntactic demand: 77 (high) Structure demand: 77 (high) Lexile
Subject: Commandments (Judaism) > Juvenile fiction.
Kindness > Juvenile fiction.
Grandfathers > Juvenile fiction.
Grandparent and child > Juvenile fiction.
Gifts > Juvenile fiction.
Judaism > Customs and practices > Juvenile fiction.
Genre: Picture books.

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Little Dixie Regional.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Little Dixie - Main Library - Moberly E WALLACE (Text) 2004672528 Children's Area Available -

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Can Sophie Change the World?
Can Sophie Change the World?
by Lewis, Aura (Illustrator); Wallace, Nancy Elizabeth
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Summary

Can Sophie Change the World?


This is Pay It Forward meets the #BeKind movement, as seen through a Jewish principle. It's Grandpop's birthday, and all he wants is one little thing: for Sophie to change the world. He wants Sophie to do a mitzvah--something kind for others. But what exactly does that mean? As Sophie shares, teaches, helps her friends, takes care of birds, and picks up litter, she wonders which of these acts, if any, might change the world. By performing this sequence of poignant mitzvahs with an open heart, unending empathy, and a big imagination, Sophie's about to discover that what sounds like an impossible task just might be the best way to live life. In this exploration of an essential part of Jewish traditional teaching, Sophie's efforts to grant Grandpop's wish show that the smallest acts of kindness are what truly change the world. TIMELESS: Mitzvahs are a time-honored tradition and a central part of Judaic practice. This universal, timeless picture book shares a meaningful message about doing good in the world that will always be welcome and needed. A JEWISH PERSPECTIVE: This story explores an aspect of Jewish culture that is applicable to anyone interested in improving their world, making it a book that is both relevant and relatable to kids who are Jewish and non-Jewish alike. SPREAD KINDNESS: This book shows a variety of kind actions and engages with how kindness and good deeds can affect and lift up friends, family, and entire communities. BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS: The art in this book is bright and cheerful, perfect for engaging kids and getting them excited to learn how they, too, can change the world! Perfect for: * Jewish families * Jewish schools and learning centers * Teachers * Parents looking for books about kindness

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